Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival

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MARCH 18 - MAY 31, 2009


One of the most welcome signs of spring is Epcot's annual International Flower & Garden Festival. While the grounds at Epcot are always beautiful, the Flower and Garden Festival takes them to the next level.

The 2009 theme is "Celebrate Springtime" with 70 amazing topiaries featuring your favorite Disney characters. The main entrance will have topiaries of Cinderella with Prince Charming, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Prince Phillip and Belle with the Beast. The fountain will feature The Little Mermaid.

Throughout Epcot over 70 topiaries will be on display. The Flower Power Concert Series will return as well as special kid's activities and gardening workshops.

When you come through the main entrance, you'll find Cinderella's Grand coronation topiaries in the Cinderellabration garden. It's the first thing you see when you come through the turnstile

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Disney garden pros are here to share their secrets and insights. Each seminar includes hands-on activities that you can bring home.

This twice daily workshop takes place at 11:00am and 2:00pm Wednesdays through Sunday. Note that seating is limited and is first come - first served
March 20-22 High Impact Garden Accents, Stephen Skalak and Season Steib
March 27-29 Exotic and Tantalizing Tropicals, Barbara Albright and Rob Williams
April 3-5 Pruning a Cut Above the Rest, Ken Howell and Ed Buhler
April 10-12 Horticulture- Disney's Heritage, Michele Czerkies and Lisa Bernardini
April 17-19 Gardening, It's Oh So Trendy, Tracy Fischer and Matthew Pollard
April 24-26 Kids Gardening- It's More Than Mud Pies, Doug McKenney and Brenda Sandberg
May 1-3 Contain Yourself, Consider your Style, Tray Anderson and Joseph Rainey
May 8-10 Earth Friendly Rain Gardening, Scott Franklin and Cindy Stump
May 15-17 Tips from the Tool Shed, John Groh and Nelson Whittaker
May 22-24 Gardening Two Extremes, Susan McLaughlin and Ira Wileman
May 29-31 Start-Grow-Save-Swap, Allison Brooks and Jessie Mek Burns

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March 20-22 Jon Carloftis, landscape designer
March 20-29 Shirley Bovshow Co host Garden Police, DIY Network
April 3-5 Susan Belsinger, herbalist, food writer and photographer
April 10-12 Felder Rushing, NPR host, horticulturalist
April 17-19 Joe Lamp'l aka joe gardener. National TV host, gardening expert
April 24-26 Jeff Lowenfels, Radio show host and author.
May 1-3 Joe Washington, TV host
May 8-10 Raymond Western, Guerlain's Director of Education, Tom MacCubbin, flower garden writer, extension agent.
May 15-17 Melinda Myers, garden expert and TV host
May 22-24 Robert Bowden, Director of Harry P. Leu Gardens Orlando FL.
May 29-31 Rita Randolph, speaker, plant collector.

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Morocco Pavilion - Green Garden and Aladdin's Bazaar
Japan Pavilion - Bonsai Collection - The ancient art of Bonsai is featured in the Japan garden setting
Italy Pavilion - Amore nel Giardino (Love in the Garden) - Learn the secrets of creating cascading floral containers
Germany Pavilion - Pirates Adventure - You can create your own adventure. Play structures designed for ages 6 and older.
China Pavilion - Bromeliad Dragon - topiary dragon
Norway Pavilion - Norway Troll Trek - Find the hidden rock and forest trolls in the gardens of Norway
Canada Pavilion - Water Works - Discover how to use our water resources wisely.
United Kingdom - English Tea Garden -
Sign-up for a twenty-minute guided tour at the Tea Caddy hosted by Twinings.
Monday - Thursday: 3:30 & 6:30 pm
Friday - Sunday: 2:30, 3:30, 5:00 & 6:30 pm

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Cinderellabration - Cinderella's coronation day. Celebrate with the royal court in topiaries.
Let's Get Moving - Imagination Walkway - Find Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy in topiaries.
Mower Mania! - Future World East - Hosted by Toro, test your mowing skills by navigating a remote controlled mower. An exhibit of mowers from push to power is on display
Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden- Test Track Walkway- Play structures designed for kids 2-5.
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden - Test Track Walkway - Presented by Disneynature - This area features colorful foliage with hundreds of free flying butterflies
Simba's Birthday Celebration - World Showcase Plaza
Sand Sculpture Art - Test Track Walkway
Fragrance Garden - France Pavilion - Hosted by Guerlain, Inc - This beautiful garden captures the fragrances of Guerlain. Complimentary 20 minute tours are scheduled at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00pm. (Sign up at the Guerlain Shop located in the La Signature shop
Celebrate the Art and Music of Fantasia - Behind Spaceship Earth - Find select characters from Fantasia.
Lush Xeriscapes - Imagination Walkway - Learn How to create fantastic vistas at home and minimize your use of water at the same time.
Be Our Guest - Future World, Fountain Stage plaza - characters from Beauty and the Beast.
Floral Floating Islands - East and West Lake, concourse to World Showcase
Garden Café - World Showcase Promenade, Canada Pavilion side
Specialty beverages
Kids' Picks - Imagination Walkway - featuring fresh, healthy snacks and beverages from Florida!

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March 18, 2009:
"Opening Ceremony" - The official kick-off to the 16th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

March 27 - 29, 2009:
"Art in the Garden Weekend" - "Plein Air" artists display their craft throughout Epcot. In Future World "Kid's Paint Out" is featured.

April 24 - 26, 2009:
"Environmentality" - You guessed it - it's all about helping to keep our planet green, including ways to reduce waste at home and in our community. Green Gardens are located adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion.
I Dig Bugs: If you find these tiny garden helpers intriguing, this is the perfect opportunity to see the important role that insects play in horticulture. One of the activities is a "good bug" release.

May 8 - 10, 2009:
"Florida Farmers Market" - Browse among the displays at this mega Florida Farmers Market

May 29 - 31, 2009:
"Festival Farewell Weekend" - The final opportunity to enjoy the Flower and Garden Festival

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Featuring music from the 60's and 70's (Show Location America Gardens Theatre):
Show times 5:45pm, 7:00pm & 8:15pm.

In the past, these concerts were held daily for the Flower and Garden Festival. As you can see below, they will only be taking place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for 2009.
3/20 - 3/22: Davy Jones
3/25 - 3/29: Paul Revere and the Raiders
4/03 - 4/05: The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie
4/10 - 4/12: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
4/17 - 4/19: The Ventures
4/24 - 4/26: Harold Melvin's Blue Notes (NEW)
5/01 - 5/03: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
5/08 - 5/10: Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons
5/15 - 5/17: Jose Feliciano
5/22 - 5/24: The 5th Dimension
5/29 - 5/31: Tony Orlando

Note: The concert schedule is subject to change without notice